IKEA Recalls Bowls, Plates, and Mugs Due to Burn Hazard

IKEA Recalls Bowls, Plates, and Mugs Due to Burn Hazard

Date of Recall

2021-05-19

CPSC Release Number

21-136

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Units

About 148,000 (In addition, about 11,400 were sold in Canada)

Importer

IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland

Sold By

IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2019 through May 2021 for between $4 and $12.

Problem/Hazard

The bowls, plates, and mugs can become brittle and break, causing hot food or liquid to leak out, posing a burn hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

IKEA is aware of 123 reports of breakage worldwide, including four reports of injuries, two of which required medical attention.  Most of the injuries were burns due to hot contents leaking out.  This includes one incident, without injury, in the United States.

Description

This recall involves the HEROISK and TALRIKA bowls, plates, and mugs made from PLA (Polylactic acid or polylactide) material from renewable sources.  The bowls, plates and mugs were sold in a variety of colors, including yellow, pink and blue.  The article name ("HEROISK" or "TALRIKA"), supplier number "23348," "Made in Taiwan" and "PLA" are molded into the bottom of each item.

Remedy

Refund

Consumer Contact

IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

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